Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney has responded to claims from former manager Arsene Wenger that the club could challenge for the Premier League title this season. It comes after an ideal start to the campaign for the Gunners, who currently sit top of the division after nine games played.
It marks their best start to a league season in years, with Mikel Arteta's side overcoming some tough tests along the way to leading everyone else. While current champions Manchester City are viewed as clear favourites to win the title again, the longer that Arsenal continue to set the pace, the more the odds shift in their favour.
Another factor in growing discussion surrounding a challenge at the top is the form of other sides, with the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United getting off to a sluggish start. It's those factors that led ex-Gunners manager Wenger to claim the club can challenge for the league this season.
